Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Burley Parish Council website.

Burley Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Using this website

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. You should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings
  • zoom in to at least 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using only a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the latest versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We have also aimed to make the content as clear and easy to understand as possible.

AbilityNet provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We know that some parts of this website are not fully accessible. In particular:

  • some older PDF and Word documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
  • some documents supplied by third parties may not meet accessibility standards
  • embedded content and links to third-party websites are outside our control and may not be fully accessible
  • some older images may not have suitable alternative text

We are committed to improving accessibility and reviewing content on an ongoing basis.

Requesting information in an alternative format

If you require information published on this website in a different format, such as:

  • accessible PDF
  • large print
  • easy read
  • audio recording

please contact the Parish Clerk.

Email: clerk@burleyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Please tell us:

  • the webpage or document you need
  • the format you require
  • your contact details

We will consider your request and respond as quickly as possible.

Reporting accessibility problems

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of this website. If you experience any problems not listed on this page, or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the Parish Clerk using the email address above.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information

Burley Parish Council is committed to making this website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

Some older PDF and Word documents published before September 2018 are not fully accessible. These documents may:

  • not be structured for screen readers
  • contain scanned images of text
  • lack alternative text for images

Where practical, accessible versions will be provided on request.

Disproportionate burden

Burley Parish Council has not claimed disproportionate burden for any accessibility issues.

Content outside the scope of the regulations

The following content is exempt from the accessibility regulations:

  • PDFs or other office documents published before 23 September 2018 where they are not required for active administrative processes.
  • Third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by Burley Parish Council and is not under our control.

What we are doing to improve accessibility

When documents are updated or replaced, accessible versions will be published wherever possible. New documents are intended to meet accessibility standards before publication.

We will periodically review the website and continue to make improvements as resources allow.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 7 August 2026.

It was last reviewed on 7 August 2026.

The website was reviewed using a combination of automated accessibility checking tools and manual testing against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.

This statement will be reviewed at least annually.